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<p>While the ancient world had Socrates, for new millennium problem-solving, we have Tom Morris, one of the most pioneering public philosophers of our time. Morris brings the wisdom of the greatest philosophers of the ages to bear on the challenges of today, helping audiences to live and work better and smarter.</p><p>For fifteen years, Morris was a professor of philosophy at the University of Notre Dame where at one time his teachings became so in demand, as much as an eighth of the student body was enrolled in his classes.

<p>Dewitt Jones' 20 years of experience as a freelance photographer for <i>National Geographic</i> earned him a reputation as a world-class photojournalist. However, it was his work at the forefront of corporate creative marketing photographing national advertising campaigns for Dewar's Scotch, Canon, and United Airlines where he proved the effectiveness of the creative process in the business setting. Jones has published nine books, including "The Nature of Leadership", created in collaboration with business guru, Stephen R. Covey.</p>

<p>Candid. Passionate. Relevant. Doug Lipp is on a crusade to help organizations strengthen their corporate culture, boost business performance, and unapologetically, have fun while doing it.</p>

<p>Doug is a distinguished international consultant, eight-time author, and former head of training at the legendary Disney University. His latest book is the best-selling <i>Disney U: How Disney University Develops the World’s Most Engaged, Loyal, and Customer-Centric Employees</i>.</p>

<p>A Washington correspondent for <em>The Daily Beast</em>, Eleanor Clift is one of the nation’s preeminent political analysts, delivering an insider's view of the legislative and political landscape. Clift guides audiences through the corridors of power with a candid, entertaining, and informative overview of what's happening in the nation's capital.

<p>Victoria Labalme helps people perform at their highest levels by unlocking their hidden genius.</p><p>With 20 years in the Performing Arts — from Broadway to comedy clubs, landmark films to high-profile television — Victoria’s electrifying, custom-crafted keynotes awaken innate talents in individuals and teams.</p><p>Her proprietary systems and strategies have been embraced by C-suite executives at Starbucks, Microsoft, PayPal, as well as Hollywood celebrities, bestselling authors, and top teams in over 700 organizations.</p><p>With breathtaking

<p>Doug Lansky shares inspirational insights on upcoming changes in travel and tourism and provides creative strategies that elevate the destination and visitor experience.</p>

<p>Dan Thurmon is an author, researcher, and peak performance coach with expertise in work-life integration and change leadership.</p><p> Also a renowned speaker, Dan has delivered thousands of presentations across six continents for audiences including world leaders, Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, educators, and even troops on the front lines.</p><p>Dan is a leader in his profession, having served as President of the National Speakers Association.

<p>Jim Carroll is recognized as the world’s leading futurist, trends and innovation experts, with a massive global blue-chip client list. </p><p>Over the last 30 years, more than 2 million people have shared his insight at his events. Jim’s global client list gives him a front-row seat to the high-velocity change that is occurring as disruption comes to take hold of every industry and every organization.

<p>Chief Richard Picciotto delivers a gripping, firsthand account of the day that altered history, underscoring the significance of courage, preparation and effective leadership when confronted with enormous adversity.</p><p>The FDNY battalion commander in lower Manhattan when it was the target of terrorist attacks on 9/11, Richard and his fellow firefighters selflessly rushed inside the World Trade Center towers to rescue those trapped inside.

<p>Millions of Americans remember Mike Eruzione as the captain of the 1980 US Olympic hockey team that beat the odds to win the gold medal in Lake Placid. It was his decisive winning goal that beat the Soviet team and stunned the world.</p>